How to Make Disagreements Less Disagreeable – Start with ConnectionI don’t like conflict. And as I learn more about myself, I’m not surprised. For example, I’ve learned that my top saboteurs are the Avoider and Pleaser and that my Everythin...
Keep This List Handy - Simple Actions to Increase Your PositivityI have a problem. Even though I get to learn and think about building positivity throughout the week, there are still times when I forget to use the tools in my toolbox. ...
My apologies!! I forgot to mention that the recordings will be released between Jan 25th and February 13th so you don't have to cram them all in one day.Hi,I normally don't share information on free summits. If you're like me, your email is FULL of t...
Hi, I normally don't share information on free summits. If you're like me, your email is FULL of them!! But I decided to share this one, Purpose Finders Anonymous, for two reasons - I'm one of the speakers! I was interviewed by Natalie for the summit...
Who Are Your Teachers Today?The other day I was making the hour drive from my hometown into the big city of Madison, WI. Most of it is a four-lane state highway, so I can cruise right along. But this day, there was road construction that had several...
The Surprising Connection Between Compassion & Setting BoundariesHave you ever had an “Ah ha!” moment where your understanding of something was suddenly clear? That’s how I felt when I watched Brené Brown’s video on boundaries. Brené sh...
Should You Suppress or Express Negative Emotions?Recently, I've heard a lot about the harm that comes from suppressing negative emotions. Experts like Gabor Maté, Daniel Siegel, and Richard Schwartz emphasize that unprocessed emotions can linger in o...
What Is Love?To me, the Holiday Season is a perfect time to think about love. After all, this is a common theme for many of our celebrations this time of year.I used to think love was an emotion that was felt by one person for another, like the way a...
Why Are Some People More Positive than Others?You’ve probably noticed how some people in your life seem to be more upbeat and optimistic while others are constantly focused on all the things that go wrong. I remember wondering why people are so...
Gratitude – It’s not something to think aboutFor many people around the world, we have entered the season with holidays that are about reflection and gratitude. Yet, it’s easy to feel too busy to take the time to actively practice grat...